Ekush Tapader

Nahid Rana gives his neck a slight flick as he approaches his bowling mark. At times, a gentle smile is enough to celebrate a wicket; on other occasions, he erupts in unrestrained jubilation.

The latest developments surrounding Bangladesh cricket and the newly formed ad hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) raise a familiar, uncomfortable question: will the dream of a politics-free sports arena ever move beyond being a hollow slogan?

"I miss the country immensely. I hope to return soon, and it will certainly feel great when that happens."

In a format decided by narrow margins, execution under pressure has mattered as much as conditions.

“A sad moment for the game” -- that was the phrase used by the World Cricketers' Association (WCA) while reacting to Bangladesh’s exclusion from the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The BPL has long been no stranger to controversy, but never on this scale.

At first glance, 2025 appeared to be a year of relentless activity for Bangladesh. Packed schedules and headline numbers hinted at momentum, but beneath the surface lay a more unsettling truth..Statistically, it was a landmark year as the Tigers registered their highest-ever number of T20I

As it often happens, a victory -- especially before a major tournament -- can lift the mood within the Bangladesh team.